Santa Maria Chelsea

Co-founders Pasquale Chionchio and Angelo Ambrosio are Neapolitans with a passion for pizza. After working in and around London, they decided to open their own pizzeria in Ealing in 2010, which quietly built them a fantastic reputation and allowed them a platform to follow up with openings in Chelsea and Fitzrovia.

Pizzas here are classic Neapolitan, which means stretchy and leopard-spotted crusts, beautiful San Marzano tomato sauce and fior di latte mozzarella. A few salads are available if you want a bit of variety, as well as starters including aubergine parmigiana and burrata. Good vegan options are available, too.

The restaurant isn’t huge, but high ceilings and small banqueting tables mean a healthy buzz and a decent number of covers. It’s always a good spot for a working lunch with a good client, while it’s also popular with families.